Hands Across the Sand to hold SC drilling protest
FOLLY BEACH, S.C. (AP) — People opposed to gas and oil drilling off the South Carolina coast are literally joining hands to illustrate their stance.
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SC corrections officer accused of hurting inmate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina Department of Corrections officer is free on bond after her arrest stemming from an assault on an inmate.
Novelist Christopher Buckley at SC Book Festival
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The annual South Carolina Book Festival is kicking off with an address by noted satirist and award-winning novelist Christopher Buckley.
SC unemployment drops to lowest level in 13 years
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's unemployment rate dropped again in April, down to 5.3 percent. It's the lowest level in 13 years. The national unemployment rate during April was 6.3 percent.
Dog with Head Stuck in Pipe Needs Help Quickly
SENECA, S.C. (AP) _ An Oconee County animal rescue group is asking for help to save a dog that got its head stuck in a segment of an air conditioning duct pipe.
More Car Break-in Victims
Richland County (WOLO)- More victims have come forward in a rash of car break-ins in Longcreek Plantation. Investigators say between three and five Tuesday morning several cars were broken into in the Northeast Richland County neighborhood.
SC officials collecting unwanted pesticides
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State agriculture officials are in Columbia to collect unwanted pesticides from farmers and homeowners.
Drivers Speak Out About Road Conditions
Drivers are speaking out on social media about the condition of South Carolina roadways.
SC Mega Millions and Powerball near $100 Million
There's big money on the line this weekend for South Carolina's Lottery. Friday South Carolinians can play for a chance at a $136 million Mega Millions jackpot. Saturday night's Powerball jackpot is $100 million.
3 dead in 18-wheeler crash on I-26 near Bowman
BOWMAN, S.C. (AP) — The Orangeburg County Coroner's Office says three people have died after a tractor trailer ran off Interstate 26 and was torn apart after hitting several trees.
Law enforcement agencies to announce major collaborative operation
We're waiting on a big announcement that is supposed to come out of the Upstate Friday.
Bill allowing HPV vaccination clears Senate panel
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Legislation seeking to allow South Carolina to offer free HPV vaccinations to underinsured and uninsured sixth graders to prevent cancer has advanced in the state Senate.
SC senators balk at $28M cost for cursive writing
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Senate panel narrowly advanced a bill requiring South Carolina's school districts to teach students how to write in cursive by fifth grade after questioning its $27.6 million price tag.
Alligator Shot on Beach in Charleston County
FOLLY BEACH, S.C. (AP) _ A 10-foot alligator has been shot and killed in the surf at Folly Beach southeast of Charleston.
Rabid Cat In Saluda County
Saluda County (WOLO)- A Saluda County resident is receiving treatment after D-HEC officials say they were exposed to rabies by a cat. D-HEC officials say hundreds in our state undergo treatment for rabies every year.
Deputies Search for Sexual Assault Suspects
Richland County Deputies are looking for two men accused of sexually assaulting a woman after offering her a ride home from Five Points.
Police: Columbia woman drugged, sexually assaulted
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Police say a 20-year-old woman was drugged and sexually assaulted by two men who gave her a ride home in Columbia.
SC Senate bill targeting child sex abuse advances
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A bill aimed at stopping more children from being sexually abused in South Carolina has advanced in the Senate.
Bill would provide diploma alternative to GED test
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Senate panel has advanced a bill giving South Carolina residents another option for earning a high school equivalency diploma.
Panel advances bill updating SC's sex ed law
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Senate panel has advanced a bill that updates South Carolina's 26-year-old sex-education law by requiring the teaching of medically accurate information.
SC speaker ruling raises accountability questions
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A judge's recent ruling is raising questions both about the power of the top prosecutor in South Carolina and the process of holding lawmakers accountable.
Man gets 8 years in Horry shooting death
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — A Conway man has pleaded guilty to attempted armed robbery in the 2009 shooting death of a Myrtle Beach man.
Faculty opposes Charleston School of Law sale
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Two groups of faculty members from the Charleston School of Law have written the state Commission on Higher Education asking that the agency oppose the sale of the school to the InfiLaw System that runs three for-profit law schools.
Columbia public safety agencies seek applicants
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Several agencies in Columbia are putting on a job fair for people interested in getting involved in law enforcement.
Ex-Sen. Ford to pay $45,000; 2nd case sent to AG
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former Charleston Sen. Robert Ford has been fined $30,000 and ordered to send nearly $15,000 to the Children's Trust for using campaign donations for personal expenses, then trying to cover it up.
